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It is a truth commonly acknowledged that a house that gets more exposure to sunlight is more attractive, especially in ‘temperate’ climates like New Zealand’s. Until now, however, the value of that sunshine has not…
Jun 29, 2017
There are practical ways to change the NZ ETS so it delivers clear and predictable emission price signals. This would ensure that New Zealand’s emitters reduce their greenhouse gases more quickly than is currently happening. A…
May 31, 2017
Losing a job is well known to be one of the more stressful life events. What is less well-known is the impact of job-loss in the future and whether government benefits provide adequate support. Now a…
May 29, 2017
You are warmly invited to a free seminar from the NZ Centre for Sustainable Cities with speakers Arthur Grimes and Philip S Morrison. Location location location! What are the important attributes of places for people’s decisions…
May 26, 2017
NZ has one of the most distortionary tax environments for housing of any country in the OECD. It wasn’t always this way. But new research from Andrew Coleman, an Affiliate of Motu Economic and Public Policy…
May 9, 2017
Two separate independent studies have found that the incidental impact of freshwater reforms on greenhouse gas emissions will not be large unless they lead to a lot more trees being planted. The National Policy Statement for…
May 5, 2017
Companies with high greenhouse gas emissions face the risk of high costs in a carbon market where prices could soar as high as US$190 per unit. Researchers at Motu Economic and Public Policy Research have…
Apr 21, 2017
Whatever their reason for moving, do people who move within a country end up being happier? Looking at migration within Australia, a new study from researchers at Motu Economic and Public Policy Research Trust shows…
Apr 19, 2017
There are ongoing debates about the right quantity and mix of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) skills, and about whether other skills deliver similar benefits to employers and the economy at large. A new paper…
Apr 7, 2017
About two students at an average-sized primary school will reach the National Standards in reading, writing and mathematics because of the school’s access to fibre broadband. The New Zealand Government has spent $1.2 billion since 2008…
Apr 4, 2017
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